VEGE Remanufactured DDX3 2.4L 144ci Multi Purpose Long Block Engine

Description

Balance shaft cogged belt tooth stripping and oil pump drive gear wear disable municipal service runabouts. The VEGE DDX3 Multi Purpose Long Block Engine eliminates catastrophic timing failure during commercial long block repower maintenance. This 2.4L 144ci 4-Cylinder motor makes 147HP. Technicians must check balance shaft belt tensioner spring preload before installing outer timing covers.

Cast from ASTM A48 Class 30 gray iron, this four-cylinder block absorbs internal reciprocating vibration. The VEGE engine core utilizes twin counter-rotating balance shafts, forged steel connecting rods, and an induction hardened crankshaft. Starter draw measures 145A on 12V. Dry weight reads 315 lbs, oil pan holds 4.5 quarts, with block dimensions measuring 21in length, 21in width, 24in height.

Key Features of VEGE DDX3

Municipal technicians buy VEGE DDX3 commercial long block repower crates for economical service route sedans. Twin balance shaft technology cancels engine vibration for quiet passenger compartment comfort during long shifts.

• Cylinder bore diameter ground to 3.405in ensures tight piston ring combustion sealing.
• Crankshaft stroke sized to 3.937in produces abundant low-speed torque for city driving.
• Upgraded balance shaft drive belts resist thermal oil mist degradation and tooth stripping.
• Stellite faced exhaust valves stop seat erosion under continuous stop-start operation.
• Hydraulic lash adjusters maintain zero valvetrain clearance without manual maintenance checks.
• The DDX3 commercial core interfaces with front-wheel drive manual and automatic transaxles.
• High volume oil pump delivers steady lubricant flow to balance shaft bushings.

Operational Test Cell Tolerances

Technicians test every DDX3 long block engine on automated dynamometer cells before packaging. Continuous run diagnostics verify 147 BHP and 158 ft-lbs torque output at 3400 RPM continuous load. Oil gallery pressure maintains 50 PSI at 190°F oil sump temperature. Exhaust gas pyrometers read 1090°F EGT across manifold branches. Cylinder compression hits 175 PSI across all four cylinders. Crankshaft center journal runout stays below 0.0002in TIR limit across all bench test phases.

Chassis Installation Limits Criteria

Accelerator cable connection requires 4 lbs pull force for smooth throttle return plate contact. Do not install this naturally aspirated engine into turbocharged sports models or heavy commercial chassis exceeding load limits.

• Evacuate initial break-in petroleum fluid and change spin-on filter after 500 roadway miles.
• Inspect stationary hydraulic lash adjusters for proper seating during rocker assembly installation.
• Torque iron cylinder head fasteners in circular sequence finishing at 75 ft-lbs.

Crate Shipment Protection Guarantee

Covered by our verified VEGE assembly standard 3-Year 100,000-mile commercial warranty, this motor arrives on wooden skids. Freight includes the complete long block, steel oil pan, timing covers, aluminum valve cover, oil pickup tube, and signed dyno verification certificate.